The Ivy Lake

Hotels
8.5 (756 reviews)
115 Dharmapala Mawatha , Anuradhapura , LK

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Garden
Laundry
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good food
Cons:
Limited breakfast options
Cleanliness issues

Categories

Cleanliness
7.75
Some issues with cleanliness reported, including hair in the bathroom and towel shedding.
Service
9.25
Staff were described as friendly, helpful, and accommodating throughout various reviews.
Location
8.75
Generally convenient location, though some concerns about noise from nearby roads.
Room Quality
8.25
Rooms are spacious and comfortable, but some commenters suggested improving ambiance.
Amenities
8.75
Amenities such as the café were well-received, however, need for additional staff mentioned.
Value for Money
9.25
Great value for both accommodation and food options as per guest feedback.
Food and Beverage
7.25
Food was good, but breakfast options were found to be limited and not inclusive.
Overall Experience
8.75
Overall satisfaction was high, with many positive remarks about the stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-22 10:16

Property Description

Tranquil Oasis with Modern Comforts

Nestled in Anuradhapura, The Ivy Lake offers a serene retreat just 1 km from Nature Park Anuradhapura.

Comfortable Accommodation

Experience cozy rooms with garden views, equipped with amenities like air conditioning and room service.

Explore and Relax

Enjoy cycling in the area, with convenient bike and car hire services available for your adventures. Unwind in the garden or savor a meal at the on-site restaurant.

Book your stay at The Ivy Lake for a perfect blend of relaxation and convenience.

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 756 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.75
Service: 9.25
Location: 8.75
Room Quality: 8.25
Amenities: 8.75
Value for Money: 9.25
Food and Beverage: 7.25
Overall Experience: 8.75
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Hashan • couple • lk
9
2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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Tobias • couple • de
9
Pros:

Der Gastgeber war super freundlich! Als wir spät abends angekommen sind, bekamen wir noch etwas zu essen. Das Essen und das Frühstück waren super lecker!
Er hat uns bei der Buchung der Safari sowie der Weiterfahrt unterstützt.

Eine absolute Empfehlung! 😊

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Miriam • couple • es
10
2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Tim • couple • nl
6
Ruime accommodatie met een vriendelijke gastheer, dichtbij het busstation, maar met enkele verbeterpunten.
Pros:

Ruime kamer, vriendelijke gastheer en een goede locatie dicht bij het busstation. Goed werkende airco. Pinnen was mogelijk.

Cons:

Er waren ongeveer 15 krekels op de kamer. De gastheer hielp ons uiteindelijk goed met spray, maar dit was uiteraard niet prettig. Tweede nacht hadden we nergens last van. Daarnaast kon de deur naar de badkamer niet volledig dicht, waardoor er altijd een kiertje bleef.

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Fleur • couple • nl
9
Super verblijf!
Pros:

Mooi verblijf, aardig personeel, super lekker eten!

Cons:

Niks

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Daniela • couple • at
8
Pros:

Gute Lage und gutes Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis. Frühstück war ok, Essen á la carte war sehr gut (aber extra zu bezahlen). Haben uns unkompliziert einen Ausflug und einen Transfer zur nächsten Unterkunft organisiert.

Cons:

Sauberkeit könnte besser sein. Leider war das Englisch der Angestellten nicht immer gut verständlich.

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Maud • couple • fr
10
2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Christine • couple • au
9
Good location, comfortable hotel and staff arranged a fantastic private safari at Wilpattu with a terrific guide who got
Pros:

Good location, comfortable hotel and staff arranged a fantastic private safari at Wilpattu with a terrific guide who got us a brilliant leopard sighting

Cons:

Air conditioner not quite sufficient for the nice large room

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Naomi • couple • gb
10
Pros:

such a comfortable hotel with gorgeous modern fixtures. the staff were so friendly and the food at the restaurant was delicious and well priced.

Cons:

we loved it! however there weren’t many plugs in the room.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Anna Regina • couple • de
10
Pros:

- Auch frühes Frühstück als Lunchpaket möglich
- Safari unkompliziert organisiert
- bei Stromausfall schnell gehandelt und Strom war nach ca. 20 min wieder da

Cons:

Nichts

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Miguel Ángel • solo_traveller • es
9
Pros:

Personal muy amable

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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OJ • couple • lk
8
Pros:

We stayed here for one night

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Shwe Wai • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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ManuelaT1987 • solo_traveller • it
8
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Sandra • couple • gb
9
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Carlotta • extended_group • it
9
Pros:

Staf davvero molto gentile, Mahinda molto disponibile!
Colazione ottima e fatta al momento, le stanze erano spaziose e pulite.

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Marelle • couple • au
8
Comfortable basic hotel
Pros:

Staff was very friendly and helpful. Monkeys came on the balcony, keep your windows closed. We moved to a downstairs room after the first night. Much better room.

Cons:

Breakfast was basic, but ok. Long walk from town centre, not many Tuk Tuks. Difficult to find a restaurant.
Stairs to the upstairs room were very unstable and unsafe. Room was given to us due to our original room having plumbing issues.

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Ratnayake • couple • lk
9
Completely worth your money. One of the most value for money stays in Anuradhapura.
Pros:

Loved the rooms and the fact that Netflix was also available is a huge plus point.

Cons:

Would have appreciated some drinking water and coffee sachets to be provided.

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Mirko • couple • it
8
Pros:

La camera è essenziale ma pulita. Letto molto comodo. Dotata di aria condizionata. Il personale è molto gentile e disponibile ad organizzare Safari/Taxi per spostamenti, a prezzi ragionevoli. C’è anche l’angolo bar con buoni piatti (riso al curry meritevole).
Ottima frutta e i succhi. Leggermente alto il prezzo rispetto agli standard Sri-lankesi.

Cons:

Quando si fa la doccia tende ad allagarsi il bagno.

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Vinindu Withanasiri • solo_traveller • lk
9
2026-09-05 • via Nuitee